Abata
“A short documentary film narrated by Orson Welles and Gerardo Damboriena, one of the last pigeon hunters of Etxalar”
In 1955, fascinated by the ingenious pigeon hunting with wooden paddles and nets, Orson Welles directed the documentary The Land of the Basques. Today, from a mountain hut on the border between Navarre and France, Gerardo Damboriena, a veteran pigeon hunter, reveals to us in basque the secrets of this more than 700-year-old tradition, now on the verge of extinction.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EU
- Production
- Capirú Studios, Katz Estudio
Cast
Media
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Abata (2026) for free?
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What is Abata about?
In 1955, fascinated by the ingenious pigeon hunting with wooden paddles and nets, Orson Welles directed the documentary The Land of the Basques. Today, from a mountain hut on the border between Navarre and France, Gerardo Damboriena, a veteran pigeon hunter, reveals to us in basque the secrets of this more than 700-yea…
Who stars in Abata?
The movie stars José Mari Pikabea Iciaga, Jabier Galarregi Iparragirre, Iñaki Danboriena, Iñaki Zubieta Ariztegi, Jasone Mitxeltorena Ozkaritz and more.
When was Abata released?
Abata was released in 2026 and is streaming free on FlixWow.